III International Conference on "Competition and Consumer Protection" Set to Take Place in Tbilisi, Georgia

From November 20th to 22nd, 2024, Tbilisi will host the III International Conference on "Competition and Consumer Protection," an event that brings together global experts and key stakeholders. Organized by the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) in partnership with the National Bank of Georgia, the National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission of Georgia, the Communications Commission, and the State Insurance Supervision Service of Georgia, this conference is a pivotal event for shaping the future of competition and consumer protection policies.

This year's conference marks a decade of competition policy in Georgia and aims to enhance the country's competition landscape by integrating international insights and local practices. The event promises to address current challenges, evaluate results, and improve consumer protection mechanisms.

Over 300 delegates are expected to attend, including top officials from various countries' competition and consumer protection agencies, the Georgian government and parliamentary leaders, international experts, representatives of public and regulatory bodies, academia, NGOs, and the business community. The conference will feature keynote speeches from high-ranking representatives of international organizations like the OECD and UNCTAD.

Key topics to be discussed include:

• Recent Developments and Key Challenges in Merger Control
• Consumer Protection in the Digital E-Commerce Landscape
• Competition Policy Enforcement in Digital Markets: Challenges and Best Practices
• Combating Cartels in Vulnerable Markets: Evaluating Outcomes and Best Practices
• Empowering Vulnerable Consumers: Advancing Equity through Consumer Education
• Anti-Dumping Policies in the Eastern Partnership Region: Legal Frameworks, Trends, and Future Directions
• Consumer Rights Protection in Regulated Markets | Key Trends and Challenges
• Competition Enforcement Policy in Regulated Markets | Key Trends and Challenges

In a significant move towards international collaboration, the GCCA will sign memorandums with counterpart authorities, reinforcing mutual cooperation and the conference's impact on global competition and consumer protection.

The conference will conclude with a cultural tour of Mtskheta City, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in Georgia's rich heritage and history.

For detailed information regarding the III International conference, you can visit the website: https://ccc.gov.ge/